Valves - Typical Operating Temperatures
Typical operating temperatures for some common types of valves:
| Valve Type | Minimum Temperature | Maximum Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oC | oF | oC | oF | |
| Ball | -55 | -65 | 300 | 575 |
| Butterfly | -30 | -20 | 538 | 1000 |
| Butterfly Neck | -18 | 0 | 260 | 500 |
| Gate | -272 | -455 | 675 | 1250 |
| Globe | -272 | -455 | 540 | 1000 |
| Plug Lubricated | -40 | -40 | 315 | 600 |
| Plug non lubricated | -75 | -100 | 220 | 425 |
| Swing Check | -18 | 0 | 540 | 1200 |
| Swing Check Y-type | -18 | 0 | 540 | 1200 |
| Lift Check | -18 | 0 | 540 | 1200 |
| Tilting disc | -260 | -450 | 590 | 1100 |
| Diaphragm | -50 | -60 | 230 | 450 |
| Y Oblique | -272 | -455 | 540 | 1000 |
| Slide | -18 | 0 | 650 | 1200 |
| Pinch | -75 | -100 | 260 | 300 |
| Needle | -78 | -100 | 260 | 500 |
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